1990 Audi Coupe vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi Coupe 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 109 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 264 kg more than 1990 Audi Coupe.
Because 1990 Audi Coupe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi Coupe | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
