2012 Acura TL vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, both 2012 Acura TL and 2012 Audi S4 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2012 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 Audi S4 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Acura TL | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | S4 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 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 | 70 L | 64 L |
