1970 Fiat 500 vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi R8 weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 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 R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 2012 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 500 | R8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 525 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2649 mm |
