1970 Fiat 130 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 130 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 130 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
