1981 Audi 80 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 13 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 255 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | 80 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
