2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
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, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro. 2005 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S4 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
