1998 Audi A4 vs. 1998 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 1998 Audi A4 and 1998 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Audi A4 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1998 Nissan Sentra. 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, 1998 Audi A4 (310 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Sentra. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Audi A4 | 1998 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A4 | Sentra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |