1980 Audi Sport vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 550 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Sport | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | Sport | Forester |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |