2013 Audi A8 vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, both 2013 Audi A8 and 2013 Fiat 500 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 918 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A8 | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A8 | 500 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3991 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 8 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 367 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 445 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5137 mm | 3547 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2111 mm | 1627 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2992 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
