2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Chevrolet S-10
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Chevrolet S-10 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet S-10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet S-10. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet S-10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet S-10 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Audi A4.
Because 2005 Chevrolet S-10 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet S-10 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, 2005 Audi A4 (240 Nm @ 1980 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet S-10. (190 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet S-10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Chevrolet S-10 | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A4 | S-10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3130 mm |
