2006 Audi S4 vs. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, both 2006 Audi S4 and 2006 Chevrolet Lumina were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi S4. (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | S4 | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
