1975 Audi 50 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 50 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Audi 50. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 295 kg more than 1975 Audi 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 50, 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 50. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 50 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 50 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
