1974 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Audi A3
To start off, 2011 Audi A3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A3 (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A3 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A3 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, 2011 Audi A3 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Toyota Corona | 2011 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Corona | A3 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2578 mm |
