1968 Audi 100 vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,760 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Audi 100 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Audi 100 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Audi 100 (150 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
