2006 Audi Q7 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 13 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1109 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2590 mm |
