1980 Audi 80 vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, 2010 Fiat 500 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat 500 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Audi 80. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi 80 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Audi 80 (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi 80 | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 80 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |
