1980 Audi UR vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi UR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi UR would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 234 kg more than 1980 Audi UR.
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 UR (286 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi UR | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | UR | Element |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1484 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
