2004 Audi A4 vs. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser

To start off, both 2004 Audi A4 and 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1368 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.

Because 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (310 Nm @ 1740 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Audi A4 2004 Toyota Mega Cruiser
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Mega Cruiser
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 137 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 391 Nm
Torque RPM 1740 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1482 kg 2850 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 2180 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 2290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3400 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 108 L


 

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