1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 De Tomaso Bigua were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1999 Audi A4. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua.
Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 De Tomaso Bigua. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
| Model | A4 | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
