2009 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A4 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
