2001 Acura TL vs. 2007 Audi S4
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2001 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL. 2001 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2007 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | S4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 341 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
