1980 Audi Sport vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 27 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 385 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Sport | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 99.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
