1999 Audi A6 vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Audi A6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A6 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A6 | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
