1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 34 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A3 | Celica |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |