1980 Audi Sport vs. 1990 Audi Coupe
To start off, 1990 Audi Coupe is newer by 10 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 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1990 Audi Coupe. (217 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi Coupe weights approximately 420 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi Coupe. (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1990 Audi Coupe | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Sport | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
