1980 Audi Sport vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 770 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Sport | 530 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
