2007 Audi S4 vs. 1999 Acura TL
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura TL would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Acura TL. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura TL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura TL. 1999 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 1999 Acura TL | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | S4 | TL |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
