1983 Audi 80 vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1983 Audi 80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
