1981 Audi 100 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Audi 100 (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1981 Audi 100.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Audi 100. (124 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Audi 100 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
