1981 Audi 80 vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1981 Audi 80 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1981 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1981 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 80. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 80 | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 80 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
