1983 Audi 80 vs. 1968 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1983 Audi 80 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 1300 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Triumph 1300.
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, 1983 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1968 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Audi | Triumph |
| Model | 80 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
