2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 57 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (354 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S4 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
