1977 Audi 100 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1977 Audi 100 and 1977 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1977 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Audi 100 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Audi 100 (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
