1978 Audi 100 vs. 1974 Fiat 128
To start off, 1978 Audi 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1978 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 1974 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | 128 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2240 mm |
