1979 Audi 100 vs. 2002 Toyota Will
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Audi 100. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1979 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Audi 100 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Audi 100. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1979 Audi 100 has manual transmission. 1979 Audi 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Audi 100 | 2002 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Will |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
