2005 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2005 Audi S4
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Tacoma and 2005 Audi S4 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Tacoma | 2005 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Tacoma | S4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
