1998 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 1998 Audi A4 and 1998 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Ulysse (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 267 kg more than 1998 Audi A4. 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, 1998 Fiat Ulysse (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A4 | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2830 mm |
