2005 Audi A4 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Nissan NP300 (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NP300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
