1980 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 507 kg more than 1980 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 911 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | rear |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2751 mm |
