1998 Toyota Carina vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,991 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 899 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 2013 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Carina | A8 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 89.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5267 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3122 mm |
