1984 Renault 25 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Renault | Audi |
| Model | 25 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
