1967 Fiat 125 vs. 2013 Audi A3
To start off, 2013 Audi A3 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A3 (138 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Fiat 125. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A3 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, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 2013 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 125 | A3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4292 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2578 mm |
