1980 Audi Sport vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 518 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport. 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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. 2006 Honda Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Sport | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 83 L |
