2002 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 736 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A6 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
