1990 Audi 100 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi 100 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Audi 100.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 100. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Audi 100 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | 100 | Carina |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |