2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Holden Astra
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Holden Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Astra (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Astra should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra. (165 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Holden Astra | |
| Make | Audi | Holden |
| Model | A4 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
