1980 Audi Sport vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Sport | 930 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
