2009 Audi A5 vs. 1998 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Audi A5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A5 (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 Audi A5.
Because 2009 Audi A5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A5 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 A5 (331 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A5 | 1998 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A5 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3197 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
