1980 Audi Sport vs. 1978 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 20 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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 Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 1978 Daihatsu Taft | |
Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
Model | Sport | Taft |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2030 mm |