2011 Audi Q7 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q7 weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi Q7 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | Q7 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
