1982 Audi 100 vs. 1982 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 1982 Audi 100 and 1982 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Panda. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Audi 100 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1982 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Audi 100 (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Panda. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 100 | 1982 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | 100 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 35 L |
