2008 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Audi S4
To start off, 2010 Audi S4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi S4 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi S4 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, 2010 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Altima | 2010 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Altima | S4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1826 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
