1980 Audi Sport vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 706 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza. 2011 Toyota Venza 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. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Sport | Venza |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
