1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 160 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Audi |
| Model | Grand Prix | A4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |
