2009 Audi TT vs. 1999 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi TT weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1999 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | TT | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2450 mm |
