2001 Audi A4 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A4 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 436 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2001 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A4 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
