1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Quattro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Quattro would be higher. 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 101 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Quattro | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
