1980 Audi Sport vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 5 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420. (329 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sport | 420 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2850 mm |
