1975 Toyota Carina vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Toyota Carina | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Carina | Q5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2807 mm |