1989 Audi V8 vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1989 Audi V8 and 1989 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi V8 (251 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi V8 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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 V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi V8 | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | V8 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
