1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Audi 80
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Audi 80 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1973 Audi 80. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1973 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Audi 80. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1973 Audi 80 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | 130 | 80 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
