1975 Audi 80 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 80 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2810 mm |
