2007 Audi S4 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 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 235 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi S4 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | S4 | Carina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |