2009 Audi A5 vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Audi A5. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi A5 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 930. (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A5 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
