2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 98 kg more than 2004 Nissan Altima.
Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Nissan Altima. 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A4 | 2004 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A4 | Altima |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |