1997 Audi A4 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Audi A4. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 185 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 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 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 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A4 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A4 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
