1981 Audi 80 vs. 1981 Audi UR
To start off, both 1981 Audi 80 and 1981 Audi UR were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1981 Audi 80 and 1981 Audi UR are equipped with a 2,144 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi UR (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi UR should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi UR weights approximately 60 kg more than 1981 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Audi UR (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Audi UR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1981 Audi UR | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | 80 | UR |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2144 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2530 mm |
