1981 Audi 80 vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo is newer by 24 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 80 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
