2008 Audi A3 vs. 1995 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 2008 Audi A3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A3 (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A3 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 1995 Nissan Rasheen | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A3 | Rasheen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3196 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
