2000 Audi TT vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Audi TT 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi TT (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi TT weights approximately 175 kg more than 1993 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, 2000 Audi TT (226 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm). This means 2000 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi TT | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | TT | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2590 mm |
