1980 Audi Sport vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 20 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 248 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Sport weights approximately 178 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sport | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
