1992 Audi V8 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina

To start off, both 1992 Audi V8 and 1992 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Audi V8 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Audi V8 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, 1992 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Audi V8 1992 Toyota Carina
Make Audi Toyota
Model V8 Carina
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3562 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 132 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1790 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2590 mm