1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1994 Audi A6
To start off, 1994 Audi A6 is newer by 35 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 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A6 weights approximately 970 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.
Because 1994 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 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, 1994 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1994 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 1000 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 2226 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2760 mm |
