1980 Audi Sport vs. 1997 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1997 Toyota Previa is newer by 17 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Previa weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Previa. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1997 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Sport | Previa |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
