2006 Audi RS4 vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Audi RS4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Because 2006 Audi RS4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 will offer significantly more control. 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 RS4 (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi RS4 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | RS4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
