1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 32 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Venza weights approximately 416 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Venza. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Quattro | Venza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2143 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
