1980 Audi Sport vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 28 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 511 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | Sport | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| 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 | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
