1996 Audi A3 vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1996 Audi A3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (173 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A3 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
