1990 Audi Coupe vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1990 Audi Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1990 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Audi Coupe (217 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi Coupe weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Audi Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota 1000. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe 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 Audi Coupe (315 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
