1999 Audi R8 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 718 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 R8 (705 Nm) has 628 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
