2008 Audi A4 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,496 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 816 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.

Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 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, 2008 Audi A4 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Audi A4 1970 Toyota Corolla
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Corolla
Year Released 2008 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1166 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 77 HP
Torque 371 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.3 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 225 km/hour 161 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 774 kg
Vehicle Length 4180 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2340 mm