1987 Audi 80 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1987 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Audi 80. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 80 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1135 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 |
