1980 Audi Sport vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 19 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 1175 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK (336 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1999 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sport | GLK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
