1980 Audi Sport vs. 2006 BMW M5
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 26 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 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Audi Sport. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M5 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2006 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | Sport | M5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 4998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
