1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,143 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Quattro (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Audi Quattro weights approximately 780 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro will offer significantly more control. 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 Quattro (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Audi | Fiat |
Model | Quattro | 500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 22 L |