1998 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1998 Audi A4 and 1998 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1998 Audi A4. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A4 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Lexus SC.
Because 1998 Lexus SC is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Lexus SC. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Audi | Lexus |
| Model | A4 | SC |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
