1958 Abarth 600 vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1958 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 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 A4 (500 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 600 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 600 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2810 mm |
