1980 Audi Sport vs. 1995 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 15 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Audi Sport. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Brooklands. 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1995 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | Sport | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2970 mm |
