2006 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 164 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2012 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S4 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
