1976 Audi 100 vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1976 Audi 100 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 100 (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1976 Audi 100 (122 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
