1990 Audi 80 vs. 1990 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 1990 Audi 80 and 1990 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Audi 80. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Audi 80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1990 Toyota 4Runner (193 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Audi 80. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Audi 80.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Audi 80 1990 Toyota 4Runner
Make Audi Toyota
Model 80 4Runner
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 2366 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 74 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 121 Nm 193 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1020 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2630 mm


 

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