1983 Audi 80 vs. 1983 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1983 Audi 80 and 1983 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1983 Audi 80 and 1983 Volkswagen Golf are equipped with a 1,780 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (147 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volkswagen Golf. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Audi 80 | 1983 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
Model | 80 | Golf |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 55 L |