2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Lotus Exige 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 925 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | S4 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
