1983 Audi 80 vs. 1988 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1988 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Audi 80 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1988 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1988 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Audi 80 | 1988 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| 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 | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
