1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1980 Audi Quattro
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 705 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro 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, 1980 Audi Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1980 Audi Quattro | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | 600 | Quattro |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
