1975 Audi 100 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1975 Audi 100 and 1975 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 100 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 1975 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 100 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | 100 | Carina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |