2010 Audi A8 vs. 2010 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2010 Audi A8 and 2010 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2010 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 995 kg more than 2010 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat 500. 2010 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Audi A8 | 2010 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Audi | Fiat |
Model | A8 | 500 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5062 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2944 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 35 L |