2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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 Mitsubishi Diamante (313 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A4 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1785 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
