2001 Audi A6 vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1992 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, 2001 Audi A6 (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
