2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 7 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S4 | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 76 L |
