2004 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2004 Audi S4 and 2004 Volkswagen Bora 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 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi S4 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi S4 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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi S4 | 2004 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
