1988 Fiat Regata vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Regata would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Regata. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Regata.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat Regata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Regata. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Regata has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Regata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Regata | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Audi |
| Model | Regata | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2807 mm |
