1985 Audi 100 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (5 cylinders), 1985 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Audi 100. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1985 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Audi 100 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
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, 1988 Toyota Carina (140 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Audi 100. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Audi 100 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
