1990 Audi V8 vs. 1990 Fiat Tempra

To start off, both 1990 Audi V8 and 1990 Fiat Tempra were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi V8 weights approximately 657 kg more than 1990 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 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, 1990 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Audi V8 1990 Fiat Tempra
Make Audi Fiat
Model V8 Tempra
Year Released 1990 1990
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3562 cc 1756 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 244 km/hour 196 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 10.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1133 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2550 mm


 

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