2002 Audi A4 vs. 2002 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2002 Audi A4 and 2002 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Audi A4. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Porsche 996.
Because 2002 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 996 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, 2002 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A4. (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A4 | 2002 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A4 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
