1982 Audi 80 vs. 1982 Volvo 360
To start off, both 1982 Audi 80 and 1982 Volvo 360 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volvo 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volvo 360 (101 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1982 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 360 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Volvo 360 (163 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1982 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Audi | Volvo |
| Model | 80 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
