2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2008 Audi A4. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 370 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 64 L |
