2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Audi A8

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Audi A8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A8 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Audi A8 (650 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (451 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Audi A8
Make Audi Audi
Model A4 A8
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 3935 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 650 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 95.5 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 233 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.7 seconds 6.7 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1730 kg 1940 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 90 L


 

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