2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Audi S4. (333 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi S4.
Because 2012 Audi S4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche 911 | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Audi |
| Model | 911 | S4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
