1986 Audi 80 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept should accelerate faster than 1986 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept weights approximately 329 kg more than 1986 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Audi 80 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Bionic Car Concept | |
| Make | Audi | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 80 | Bionic Car Concept |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
