1973 Fiat 500 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 500 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | rear |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2751 mm |
