1999 Audi A6 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 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 36 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1992 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Audi A6 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A6 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
