2006 Audi A4 vs. 1990 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Audi A4 (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 1990 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
