1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1975 Audi 80
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 15 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 430 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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1975 Audi 80 | |
Make | Abarth | Audi |
Model | Coupe | 80 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |