1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1968 Audi 100
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 412 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1968 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 1000 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
