1980 Audi Sport vs. 1995 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1995 Opel Frontera 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 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1995 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Opel Frontera weights approximately 639 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Frontera. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1995 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | Sport | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
