1981 Audi 80 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 80 would be higher. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1981 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 330 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, 1989 Toyota Celica (275 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| 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 | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
