1980 Audi Sport vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 911. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 911 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Porsche 911. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | Sport | 911 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 95 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 | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
