1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 31 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1980 Audi Quattro. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 669 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.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Pilot. 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro. 2011 Honda Pilot 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. 2011 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Audi Quattro | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | Quattro | Pilot |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4849 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1803 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |