2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (201 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.

Because 2004 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche 911. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911. 2004 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Porsche 911
Make Audi Porsche
Model A4 911
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2967 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91.4 mm 82.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 229 km/hour 293 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.2 seconds 4.8 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 17.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 11.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 64 L


 

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