1981 Audi 100 vs. 1981 Fiat Ritmo
To start off, both 1981 Audi 100 and 1981 Fiat Ritmo were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Audi 100 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1981 Fiat Ritmo (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Audi 100 | 1981 Fiat Ritmo | |
Make | Audi | Fiat |
Model | 100 | Ritmo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |