2004 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, both 2004 Audi S4 and 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (185 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi S4 (411 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166. (221 Nm). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Alfa Romeo 166.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2004 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | S4 | 166 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 69 L |
