1980 Audi Sport vs. 1982 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1982 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1075 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1982 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Sport | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2980 mm |
