1998 Audi A4 vs. 2001 Seat Tango
To start off, 2001 Seat Tango is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Audi A4 would be higher. At 1,780 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Tango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Tango (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Audi A4. (100 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Tango should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Tango weights approximately 110 kg more than 1998 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2001 Seat Tango (240 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A4. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Seat Tango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A4 | 2001 Seat Tango | |
| Make | Audi | Seat |
| Model | A4 | Tango |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |
