2001 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1

To start off, both 2001 Audi A4 and 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 2001 Audi A4. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A4 weights approximately 438 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.

Because 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A4 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
Make Audi Nissan
Model A4 R 390 GT1
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 89 HP 543 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1098 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2730 mm