1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1968 Audi 100
To start off, 1968 Audi 100 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe 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 53 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 502 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1968 Audi 100 | |
| Make | Abarth | Audi |
| Model | Coupe | 100 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 1760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 58 L |
