1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 974 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Corona | A8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3122 mm |
