2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Toyota Solara
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Toyota Solara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Solara (161 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Toyota Solara.
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 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A4 | Solara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |