1987 Audi 80 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Audi 80 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Audi 80.
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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Audi 80 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
