1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 2010 Audi A4
To start off, 2010 Audi A4 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A4 (211 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A4 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 1500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 2010 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 1500 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 211 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |
