2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, both 2004 Porsche 911 and 2004 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Audi A4. (169 HP @ 6300 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 140 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A4. (225 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 66 L |
