1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Abarth 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Abarth 1300 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
Make | Abarth | Audi |
Model | 1300 | A5 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 67 L |