2005 Audi S4 vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra 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 15 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Toyota Supra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S4 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
