2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 996 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Porsche 996 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A3 | 996 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |