1983 Porsche 959 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (261 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1983 Porsche 959.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Porsche 959. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Porsche 959 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 959 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2751 mm |
