1996 Audi A8 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1996 Audi A8 and 1996 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (107 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A8 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A8 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, 1996 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina. 1996 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Audi A8 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A8 | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |