1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi A4 (262 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1999 Kia Clarus. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Kia Clarus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Clarus. 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 Audi A4 (400 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A4 | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
