1999 Audi A4 vs. 1999 Steyr G-series
To start off, both 1999 Audi A4 and 1999 Steyr G-series were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Steyr G-series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Steyr G-series (292 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Audi A4. (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Steyr G-series should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Steyr G-series weights approximately 990 kg more than 1999 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Steyr G-series is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Steyr G-series 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 Steyr G-series (448 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Steyr G-series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A4 | 1999 Steyr G-series | |
| Make | Audi | Steyr |
| Model | A4 | G-series |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
