2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 611 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S4 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
