2005 Audi S4 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Audi S4. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi S4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | S4 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |
