2005 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Torrent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Torrent. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Torrent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Torrent. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Torrent. (286 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2006 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Audi | Pontiac |
| Model | S4 | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 61 L |
