2006 Audi A4 vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2006 Audi A4 and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2006 Audi A4. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 500 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2006 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A4. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A4 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A4 | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 92 L |