1990 Audi 100 vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1990 Audi 100 and 1990 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 100 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi 100 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Audi 100 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi 100 | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | 100 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
