1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 2011 Audi A5
To start off, 2011 Audi A5 is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A5 (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Because 2011 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Fiat 1400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Fiat 1400 | 2011 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 1400 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1393 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |
