1966 Audi Variant vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1986 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Audi Variant would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Audi Variant. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1966 Audi Variant.
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, 1986 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Audi Variant. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Audi Variant | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Variant | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
