1999 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1999 Audi A4 is newer by 1 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 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 240 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 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 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, 1999 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Audi A4 1998 Toyota Carina
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Carina
Year Released 1999 1998
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 150 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 59 L


 

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