1997 Audi A4 vs. 1997 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 1997 Audi A4 and 1997 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Terrano II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Terrano II 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, 1997 Nissan Terrano II (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 1997 Nissan Terrano II | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | Terrano II |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
