1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Audi S4
To start off, 2011 Audi S4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2011 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S4 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S4 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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 2011 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | S4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 537 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
