1989 Audi 100 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1989 Audi 100 and 1989 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 1989 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi 100 (118 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi 100 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Audi 100 (266 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (110 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 100 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2460 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 63 HP |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
