1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1976 Audi 100
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 100 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1976 Audi 100 (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 600 | 1976 Audi 100 | |
Make | Abarth | Audi |
Model | 600 | 100 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |