2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (223 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 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, 2004 Audi A4 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Audi | Caterham |
| Model | A4 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2230 mm |
