1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 29 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1980 Audi Quattro. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | Quattro | 330 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |