1980 Audi Sport vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 31 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 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | Sport | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |
