2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S4 | Cobalt |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 49 L |
