2000 Audi A4 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Audi A4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A4 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Audi A4 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A4 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
