1999 Audi R8R vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Audi R8R is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Audi R8R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8R (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8R should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 928 kg more than 1999 Audi R8R.
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 R8R (330 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8R | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8R | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3898 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1380 mm |
