1976 Audi 100 vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1976 Audi 100 and 1976 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,142 cc (5 cylinders), 1976 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Audi 100 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Audi 100 | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 131 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2142 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
