2003 Audi LeMans vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Audi LeMans is newer by 10 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 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Audi LeMans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi LeMans (601 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi LeMans should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi LeMans weights approximately 395 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, 2003 Audi LeMans (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Audi LeMans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi LeMans | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | LeMans | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4961 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 601 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
