1995 Audi A4 vs. 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, both 1995 Audi A4 and 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1995 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1995 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Audi A4. 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1995 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 1995 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A4 | 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | A4 | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
