2005 Audi S4 vs. 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit. (110 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S4 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
