2005 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2005 Audi S4 and 2005 Vauxhall Astra 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 @ 6300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. 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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2005 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Audi | Vauxhall |
| Model | S4 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
