1980 Audi Quattro vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1980 Audi Quattro. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 30 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Quattro | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Quattro | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 279 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2475 mm |
