a4/s4?
#1
10-30-2007, 01:53 AM
a4/s4?
hey guys,
i am new in general.
i was looking at the specs between the 2001 a4 and the 2001 s4 and the difference in horse powers was 60. and the difference in price for a used on 60k miles was about 4,000 dollars.
is it possible to make an a4 be faster than an s4 under 1000 dollars? how much would i be looking at spending to make my a4 equivilant to an s4.
i am new in general.
i was looking at the specs between the 2001 a4 and the 2001 s4 and the difference in horse powers was 60. and the difference in price for a used on 60k miles was about 4,000 dollars.
is it possible to make an a4 be faster than an s4 under 1000 dollars? how much would i be looking at spending to make my a4 equivilant to an s4.
#2
10-30-2007, 02:48 AM
RE: a4/s4?
Im under the impression that the A4 came in a 150HP and 170HP model compared to the S4's 250 HP stock. Making the difference a minimum of 80HP (not to mention tq) a chip on the A4 with exhaust will get you 40 HP while in the 2001 s4 the same will get as much as 60HP making a 100HP difference.... The s4 has much much more power and potential from the factory. The A4 will benefit from a basic mods, but the power gains arent as much.
Overall audi intended for the s4 to be better/faster than the a4 (also more expensive). I wouldnt go around in any A4 expecting to beat many s4's. You would have to look at turbo kits which will cost much more than $1000
Overall audi intended for the s4 to be better/faster than the a4 (also more expensive). I wouldnt go around in any A4 expecting to beat many s4's. You would have to look at turbo kits which will cost much more than $1000
#3
10-30-2007, 04:30 AM
RE: a4/s4?
Yes, when reading the numbers dont seem TOO far off, especially comparing it to a 2.0T A4. People forget the fact that the S4 is a V6 (aka more torque) and with the bi-turbo the S4 has a much wider power band, meaning it peaks sooner and maintains a higher output longer than a 1.8 or 2.0. The A4 turbos only peak at the max hp for a split second then settle down, before and after the peak. Like I said the 2.7 maintains a higher power output for a longer period of time, resulting in a faster car.
A modded1.8T can beat up on a B6 S4, but thats after over $1000 in mods. However $1000 modded 1.8 vs. $1000 modded 2.7, the 2.7 will walk all over it. Test drive the two. Drive the A4 then the S4, you will fall in love with the S4.
A modded1.8T can beat up on a B6 S4, but thats after over $1000 in mods. However $1000 modded 1.8 vs. $1000 modded 2.7, the 2.7 will walk all over it. Test drive the two. Drive the A4 then the S4, you will fall in love with the S4.
#4
10-30-2007, 07:03 PM
RE: a4/s4?
Its not only the engine horse power and torque that are more and better in the S4, don't forget the S has better suspension, and bigger brakes all to begin with. There is no comparision really between A and S, you pretty much will never beat the other. Driving them both is a great idea.
