1988 Audi 90 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1988 Audi 90 and 1988 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1988 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Audi 90 weights approximately 78 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 (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Audi 90. (172 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Audi 90 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 90 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
