2007 Audi S4 vs. 1986 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Carina. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1986 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
