1988 Audi 80 vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, both 1988 Audi 80 and 1988 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Audi 80 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 80 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 1988 Renault 19 (182 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 80. (120 Nm). This means 1988 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 80 | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 80 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
