1980 Audi Sport vs. 1981 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1981 Toyota Cressida is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport 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 194 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 176 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Cressida. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 1981 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | Sport | Cressida |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |