2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2006 Audi RS4 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 186 kg more than 2006 Audi RS4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Audi RS4 (583 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi RS4 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | RS4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 360 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 360 mm | 2360 mm |
