2001 Audi A3 vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, both 2001 Audi A3 and 2001 Toyota Condor were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A3 (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 151 kg more than 2001 Audi A3.

Because 2001 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Audi A3 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A3 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Audi Toyota
Model A3 Condor
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 8.8:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1295 kg 1446 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 70 L


 

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