1970 Audi 100 vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1970 Audi 100. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1970 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
