1978 Audi 100 vs. 2000 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2000 Toyota Yaris is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Yaris (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1978 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Audi 100 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2000 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Audi 100 | 2000 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |
