1987 Audi 80 vs. 1987 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, both 1987 Audi 80 and 1987 Plymouth Turismo were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Plymouth Turismo (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1987 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1987 Audi 80. 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, 1987 Plymouth Turismo (161 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 80 | 1987 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Audi | Plymouth |
| Model | 80 | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
