1980 Audi Sport vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 33 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 (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 528 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Sport | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2615 mm |
