1981 Audi 80 vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 26 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (136 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 80 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2770 mm |
