2011 Audi A4 vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, both 2011 Audi A4 and 2011 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 67 kg more than 2011 Nissan 370Z.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan 370Z. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4. 2011 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2011 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2011 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Audi A4 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A4 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2809 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
