1979 Audi 100 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Audi 100 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1979 Audi 100 and 1975 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Audi 100 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Audi 100 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2340 mm |
