2009 Audi R8 vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (518 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi R8 (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | R8 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
