1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 260 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute. 2009 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Quattro has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Quattro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | Quattro | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
