1970 Audi 100 vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi 100 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Audi 100 (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 448 kg more than 1970 Audi 100.
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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi 100. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi 100 | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1082 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
