1980 Audi Sport vs. 1980 Audi 80
To start off, both 1980 Audi Sport and 1980 Audi 80 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Sport weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Audi 80. 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1980 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Sport | 80 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
