1980 Audi Sport vs. 2001 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2001 Honda S-MX is newer by 21 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 171 more horse power than 2001 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda S-MX weights approximately 330 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2001 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Sport | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
