2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (187 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (240 Nm @ 1980 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1980 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1380 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
