1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1980 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1980 Audi Quattro and 1980 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1980 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1980 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Peugeot 304. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 1980 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | Quattro | 304 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
