1983 Audi 80 vs. 1983 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1983 Audi 80 and 1983 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 GMC Jimmy (163 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 904 kg more than 1983 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1983 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1983 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | Audi | GMC |
| Model | 80 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2720 mm |
