2004 Audi A2 vs. 2004 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 2004 Audi A2 and 2004 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Audi A2. 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, 2004 Fiat Barchetta (162 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A2. (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A2 | 2004 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A2 | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1190 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 47 L |
