Little comparison I've wanted to do for years. Enjoy! My Social Media: ❱ Instagram - / trhamza_ Any Email/Promotional Enquiries: ❱ hamza_trh@hotmail.com
Very cool comparison! I had a 2020 RS3 and now I've got a 2007 RS4, and I can honestly say the two are worlds apart, and I love them both. The RS3 is 70% subtle sleeper, 30% maniac: the straight line speed is absurd, the tunability is hilarious, and the AWD grip makes it a true weapon on any normal roads; the downside is the chassis leaves a 9.5/10 motor ( -1/2 a point for the turbo lag) wanting for better support, less understeer, and a bit more agility on the limit. A lot of this is down to the haldex tuning I suspect, but stiffer sway bars and more camber wouldn't go amiss either. The RS4 feels like a GT muscle car by comparison, and has so much more presence than the RS3. The V8 isn't as quick, but the throttle response is incredible, the noise is pure music, and working that sweet, sweet NA motor with the manual trans is one of the last great experiences in driving. Mine has coilovers, modified exhaust, and uprated engine, trans, and diff mounts, and the combo makes it feel and sound like a deranged race car, but with 4 doors. It's the perfect combo is stupid fun and practicality.
Beemer fan here, but the B7 RS4 has always been one of my favourites. The sound, the arch flares, wingback seats, steering wheel... The new RS3 looks just like a regular S3 to me.
@@battlingphoenix3847 bro why you getting head in a car if you don't have your own place to bring a girl you have bigger things to worry about than getting head in the driver seat
Epic stuff man. Your first b7 video made me get one of ew one made me love my decision even more. Love mine emensly. Great content as usual bud keep it up.
Its nice to see you still have down to earth content. Some You Tubers with your sub figures i think are going off the boil with their content at the moment.
Lovely walkthrough and filming. Imagine we didn't have YT. You would have been been making 30 second clips and uploading to myspace! Great stuff. I really enjoy the comparison videos you do to show what the difference is in the real world especially how close Audi are making the S and RS models which can be poor value. Thumbs up.
In terms of character and just a complete driving experience nothing I’ve driven compares to the B7 RS4, it doesn’t matter who u are or how old you are, if you see one on the road you will respect it. The design is timeless and the Whirring of that V8 is a characteristic I’ve never experienced with anything else and that V8 is Audi’s most reliable engine built. I miss my RS4 but it’s a very high maintenance car I daily drove it for nearly a year
@@michaelhirst4634 yes available as DCT , dual clutch transmission which is amazing in the M3 , then for the purists the manual option both are great , personal preference really .
Good review and description about differences, awesome work. Similar to how I see it, RS4 is special in every way, RS3 is crazy fast (simple stage 2 gets high 10s 1/4 mile). Very hard to say what is better, what would you take if you have to choose one :)? My summary: RS3: + performance much better overall (track times, weight, acceleration, braking, shifting speeds, handling) + newer/modern, if it is a plus in some way RS4: + exterior/interior much more special and stronger looking (possibly better quality) + V8 sound and N/A instant throttle response + manual and Torsen Quattro, driving feedback
Older cars had character and uniqueness. New cars are all copy and paste due to tougher emission rules and safety . Also new cars are too perfect if that makes sense although Extremely capable their boring .
I’m same as you, the b7 rs4 was my fav all time car too and I would love to have one when it came out, then the rs3 saloon came out. Had to have one as it looked fairly similar to the b7 rs4
Great video and exactly the comparison I was looking for, as torn between buying one of these two! I'm intrigued by your mention of the RS3 steering feeling more vague than the RS4 B7 - I would have guessed that would have been the other way around with the RS3 having the progressive rack from the Golf R (which feels great in the R) - have Audi mushed the turn-in and feedback on the rack for a "luxury" feel instead?? Please let me know as will have to travel quite far to be able to test drive the RS3 I have in mind. Steering is very important to the overall feel for me. Thanks again for a great bid!
Great video as usual Hamza, you had a way bigger grin on your face driving the B7 its way more visceral and you are more involved in the driving experience more feel more emotion, no turbo will ever sound that good and that V8 is legend for its sound, your right about the solid build quality and how stout the doors close not like the newer cars, leaky suspension aside, i would love to drive that B7 here at home in Central Canada in the snow with good winter tires, MICHELIN ALL THE WAY , like you said 2 cars different experiences 👍 I'd take the RS4 B7, oh yeah we are getting the cool over night temps now to, was 6 degrees friday morning going to work so no windows down, LOL
I used to have a B7 RS4 saloon and now have a 2016 RS3 Sportback. No comparison, the RS4 and manual box was way more special, and great daily if you don’t mind the mpg! Miss the V8 beast.
Bro u never fully recover from these things u only learn all praise to the Lord God Allah Almighty people who live on escape lucky with their life’s. subhaanallah
Your bang on about the b7 being more of a car for the weekend as I've got one and that's exactly what I use mine for 😁. Like the one you drove mine has an mrc stage 2 map,has had the carbon clean and it has a miltek non resonated exhaust on it. Were you booting it in sport mode as mine is a totally different animal in sport mode. I think that's to do with the stage 2 map and maybe they map it into the sport mode? Anyway,fantastic cars,I've had mine donkeys years and I've no plans to ever get rid of it. Great vid mate 👌
Yes mate switched between sport and normal mode in the video, nice having two different driving styles. Great cars would love to have one as a weekend car at some point 👌🏼
@@pauljames3514 Even now I enjoy taking the car out for a blast. It still turns heads and indeed it sounds fantastic. Every journey is an adventure in that car lol. Your very lucky having one from new. I think the prices on them will start to rise in the next couple of years.
Steve and it's only done 18k miles absolutely mint saloon black. Garaged with dehumidifier. My baby😀 it's like driving a new car every time. Even though low mileage it is driven like it's supposed too. We are spoilt in Wales by lack of speed cameras and open traffic free roads. If you ever have the chance get to the Brecon beacons and black mountains you'll think your in driving heaven👍👍
Which of the two cars in your opinion handles better in terms of both: a) Subjective feeel (e.g. Balance, agility, predictability) b) Ability (i.e. amount of speed they can carry through a corner) Would you say they are on a fairly similar level in those regards, or is one clearly a step above the other? I would assume the B7 would be the better because it's more mechanical and Torsten based, but then the RS3 is 10 years newer and probably la bit lighter. I have both cars on my shortlist for my next weekend car and curious!
I’ve filmed a comparison between a pre-facelift RS3 to my facelift. That’s a much more noticeable change, mine is mostly just volume when compared to a pre OPF
TR Hamza ah will try view that video. I have an OPF RS3, heard they were less raw than the pre OPF 17/18 models but maybe just down to noise? The CarWow comparison was interesting especially looking at the rolling road results with the OPF car having a bit more mid rand grunt! All RS3’s are epic anyway 😉
Both cars are amazing! Biggest mistake getting rid of my B7 RS4. That RS3 does sound pretty good though, it’s a bit ‘throatier’ than stock sports exhaust! Anyone have an idea its exhaust?
@@assjuiice which V8 you talking about definitely not the BNS V8 in the RS4.... Let me guess your going to say timing chain issues... Same motor as first generation R8 except the R8 is a dry sump & the RS4-B7 is a wet sump
Michael Hirst we only got 07-08 in Canada so that’s the only model we had and they were the worst ones. 18 was the first year of RS3 for us as well and I’m enjoying it 👍🏼
@@assjuiice worst ones for what exactly as that motor is rated as one of Audi's best power plants & I'm talking about the stamped BNS 4.2 V8... & fit an APR TVS1740 supercharger & you got 635-721hp, 670-849 lbs of torque on that stock V8 motor & plenty of turbo fitted video's on TH-cam making more power than that so again what exactly are the issues your talking about as only carbon build up is really listed for this powerplant? Vehicle has other issues(eg. Driveshafts, DRC suspension) but not motor wise...
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Got another comparison coming up next and then next week the Edition 30 should be getting it’s hybrid turbo 👌🏼 Also RS3 mapping date is booked
Looking forward to the mapping on the rs3 How heavy do you plan on modding the rs3 for content Hamza ? Will it not affect the warranty??
Great video, i have a rs4 b7 and absolutely love it, best sound
@@scotthandley6215 they are awesome weapons have an 08 in Misano Red
B7 is Dirty 😂😂😂love that comment
So true too
Can you put me in touch with the owner of the rs4 if it’s still available?
U know it’s getting cold when hamza is wearing the northface fleece 🥶
Gotta be done 😂
Literally just thought the same thing classic northys
B7 has the most beautiful engine bay
Work of art
All untill you have to fix the thing 😃
Pretty much any job needs the front removed or engine pulled.
TR Hamza hey hamza, how much would one sell an rs4 for? Same model and everything just curious
I have b7 2.0 tfsi se awd.
Rs4 all the way. 2004-2010 good year for VAG build quality
Very cool comparison!
I had a 2020 RS3 and now I've got a 2007 RS4, and I can honestly say the two are worlds apart, and I love them both.
The RS3 is 70% subtle sleeper, 30% maniac: the straight line speed is absurd, the tunability is hilarious, and the AWD grip makes it a true weapon on any normal roads; the downside is the chassis leaves a 9.5/10 motor ( -1/2 a point for the turbo lag) wanting for better support, less understeer, and a bit more agility on the limit. A lot of this is down to the haldex tuning I suspect, but stiffer sway bars and more camber wouldn't go amiss either.
The RS4 feels like a GT muscle car by comparison, and has so much more presence than the RS3. The V8 isn't as quick, but the throttle response is incredible, the noise is pure music, and working that sweet, sweet NA motor with the manual trans is one of the last great experiences in driving. Mine has coilovers, modified exhaust, and uprated engine, trans, and diff mounts, and the combo makes it feel and sound like a deranged race car, but with 4 doors. It's the perfect combo is stupid fun and practicality.
Beemer fan here, but the B7 RS4 has always been one of my favourites. The sound, the arch flares, wingback seats, steering wheel... The new RS3 looks just like a regular S3 to me.
Awesome vid with 2 awesome cars. If i had to choose, I'd take the rs4 any day. Manual gearbox, V8 and those wide arches. Yes please.
deff agreed 100% had to buy a b7 for sure smile ear to ear
That rs4 was a game changer back in the day.
The manual gearbox in the RS4 makes it more enjoyable to drive.
👌🏼
cant beat the v8 either
Manuals are trash you have one hand free with automatic, how you gonna get head from a chick n drive a Manual cmon brob
@@battlingphoenix3847 bro why you getting head in a car if you don't have your own place to bring a girl you have bigger things to worry about than getting head in the driver seat
@@99_goat91 there’s a time and a place for everything , autos are faster anyways
Been waiting for this, thanks! Would love some R32 vs RS4 content too, how they are similar and how they are different 👍🏻
Epic stuff man. Your first b7 video made me get one of ew one made me love my decision even more. Love mine emensly. Great content as usual bud keep it up.
In this comparison definitely B7 takes the spotlight..thats a classic in a making
Its nice to see you still have down to earth content. Some You Tubers with your sub figures i think are going off the boil with their content at the moment.
The quality of your videos is so good mate, you've definitely got a career in this
Best combo ever can't wait to have this combo for the same looking b7 rs4 right now and next few yrs will deff have rs3 as daily dream combo deff 100%
Back to your best, great to see!
Wow! Big fan of the rs4. Thanks for making this vid. Keep it up!
Channel is so underrated. Should have many subscribers. What's cool brother. MaShaAllah
You looked like you had more fun with the RS4 beast... They are really something else👍👍👍
Mashallah smashing it with the uploads.
100k Subs soon
Brilliant vid keep up the good work really enjoying the content.
Just picked up a RS4 based on this video. I was torn between the two but this one solidified my decision. Thanks again for doing this video hamza!
No worries enjoy!
Another quality video,really enjoyed it 👍
Amazing video. Felt like I was there
Deffo rs4 all day. Remember my mate had a yellow one them days. Absoultley animal.
Finally!! Was waiting for this RS4, what a beast, RS4 over the RS3 all day long
Another great video, how awesome is that B7!
Lovely walkthrough and filming.
Imagine we didn't have YT. You would have been been making 30 second clips and uploading to myspace!
Great stuff. I really enjoy the comparison videos you do to show what the difference is in the real world especially how close Audi are making the S and RS models which can be poor value.
Thumbs up.
Proper genuine guy you are
Just bought a fire breathing s4. What a ride. Worth every penny it takes to keep it in top shape
B7 RS4 any day🙌
Really cool video. I’d take the RS4 if I could only have one of them. I miss those old ‘proper’ RS seats too.
In terms of character and just a complete driving experience nothing I’ve driven compares to the B7 RS4, it doesn’t matter who u are or how old you are, if you see one on the road you will respect it. The design is timeless and the Whirring of that V8 is a characteristic I’ve never experienced with anything else and that V8 is Audi’s most reliable engine built. I miss my RS4 but it’s a very high maintenance car I daily drove it for nearly a year
well said !! 👏 Love my rs4 only sunny summer days weekend car 🚗 want her to last for a loooong time :-).
Think you enjoyed that RS4 quite a lot. Sounded awesome too 👍
The intake noise on the B7 that whirring on decel 🤤
Great review fantastic thanks, B7 looks build quality and that V8 just does it.
love the sound of the grey one manual v8 cant beat that combo
Bad boy cars keep up the vids lad 🤙
Great video bro 👍
B7 has aged really well I would still take it over any modern RS naturally aspirated high revving V8 paired with a 6 speed manual.
Not many modern N/A high revving V8's with a 6spd manual all auto's nowadays😕 B7 was last for Audi with a V8
Similar engine and characteristics was E92 M3 V8 that had a special engine at the time ,I'm a fan of both cars .
@@meandthefamily1485 true I forgot about the manual in these... thought it was just, now what was it called DCT or something like that transmission
@@michaelhirst4634 yes available as DCT , dual clutch transmission which is amazing in the M3 , then for the purists the manual option both are great , personal preference really .
@@meandthefamily1485 yeah made them sort of like a motorbike transmission with the DCT if I remember correctly
Bro saw you at nandos was trying respect your social distancing lol hence didn't come up to you saw the RS3 mashAllah looked next level keep it up iA
Haha shoulda said something bro all good 👊🏼 Glad you liked the car!
Good review and description about differences, awesome work. Similar to how I see it, RS4 is special in every way, RS3 is crazy fast (simple stage 2 gets high 10s 1/4 mile). Very hard to say what is better, what would you take if you have to choose one :)?
My summary:
RS3:
+ performance much better overall (track times, weight, acceleration, braking, shifting speeds, handling)
+ newer/modern, if it is a plus in some way
RS4:
+ exterior/interior much more special and stronger looking (possibly better quality)
+ V8 sound and N/A instant throttle response
+ manual and Torsen Quattro, driving feedback
I could listen to the B7 any day 😍
Got a soft spot for that B7 RS4 😍
Great vid mate. The RS4 buckets look wayyy cooler than the RS3 rubbish ones
This video just made me get goosebumps 2 of my favourite cars 👌
Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep it up man
Good review, he nails the character of these cars. And he's not big headed either which is a refreshing change.......
I've got a 700bhp ŕs6 ç7. Would be interested in his view of that,
Why is it so many older cars are more interesting?
Older cars were made by people. Newer cars are made by computers (well, people using computers)
Stephen Peacock are you sure it’s not computers using humans
Older cars had character and uniqueness. New cars are all copy and paste due to tougher emission rules and safety . Also new cars are too perfect if that makes sense although Extremely capable their boring .
Cause no manual
I’m same as you, the b7 rs4 was my fav all time car too and I would love to have one when it came out, then the rs3 saloon came out. Had to have one as it looked fairly similar to the b7 rs4
Yeah such a great car, wish Audi flared the RS3 saloon a tad more, it would have been a perfect modern interpretation of the design
Should have used your Dragy 0-60 for a full comparison! Good video though!
Great video and exactly the comparison I was looking for, as torn between buying one of these two!
I'm intrigued by your mention of the RS3 steering feeling more vague than the RS4 B7 - I would have guessed that would have been the other way around with the RS3 having the progressive rack from the Golf R (which feels great in the R) - have Audi mushed the turn-in and feedback on the rack for a "luxury" feel instead??
Please let me know as will have to travel quite far to be able to test drive the RS3 I have in mind. Steering is very important to the overall feel for me. Thanks again for a great bid!
Great video!
Great video as usual Hamza, you had a way bigger grin on your face driving the B7 its way more visceral and you are more involved in the driving experience more feel more emotion, no turbo will ever sound that good and that V8 is legend for its sound, your right about the solid build quality and how stout the doors close not like the newer cars, leaky suspension aside, i would love to drive that B7 here at home in Central Canada in the snow with good winter tires, MICHELIN ALL THE WAY , like you said 2 cars different experiences 👍 I'd take the RS4 B7, oh yeah we are getting the cool over night temps now to, was 6 degrees friday morning going to work so no windows down, LOL
Want to know more about that massive garden!
That v8 noise tho 😍
I used to have a B7 RS4 saloon and now have a 2016 RS3 Sportback. No comparison, the RS4 and manual box was way more special, and great daily if you don’t mind the mpg! Miss the V8 beast.
B7 sounds so good
Great video! How would you compare the rs4 against an e92 m3 considering both are v8s wonder how different the driving experience is...
Your smile at 7:40 says it all :-) woooooohoooooo b7 rs4 can't wait for summer omfg 😍 miss my whip
Two amazing cars i would love to own either, keep the content coming, have you completely recovered after the accident or do u still feel it bro ?
Bro u never fully recover from these things u only learn all praise to the Lord God Allah Almighty people who live on escape lucky with their life’s. subhaanallah
@@BIGGEST786 very true bro
RS4 anytime. I used to own one but was hijacked at gun point and it was gone. I enjoyed that car. Pure natural aspirated V8. I had miltek fitted on it
That 2008/2009 era of RS4, M3 and C63 was something else. The N/A V8 swan song.
Also, is there an ad for the B7? Or not on sale yet
❤ it! V8 ftw on 🙉!
Great video
The RS4 is my dream car since 2007, 14 years later and I still can't afford one lol :(
Can’t wait to get my own B7, last of the greatest baby.
My 2 fav cars👌
The rs4 b8.5 was the best idea dual clutch with a high revving V8
look like father and son when side by side
My 2 dream cars!!! Amazing! One day one day..😏
You should do a race with all your cars
Cool video
i am all about the noise, and I was going - man that RS4 is nice....but then the RS3 started up, and I am like - DAMN!
Your bang on about the b7 being more of a car for the weekend as I've got one and that's exactly what I use mine for 😁. Like the one you drove mine has an mrc stage 2 map,has had the carbon clean and it has a miltek non resonated exhaust on it. Were you booting it in sport mode as mine is a totally different animal in sport mode. I think that's to do with the stage 2 map and maybe they map it into the sport mode? Anyway,fantastic cars,I've had mine donkeys years and I've no plans to ever get rid of it. Great vid mate 👌
Had mine from new and it's a keeper. Milltek and MRC stage 1 sounds unbelievable 👍
Yes mate switched between sport and normal mode in the video, nice having two different driving styles. Great cars would love to have one as a weekend car at some point 👌🏼
@@TRHamza I've heard the b7 described as the last of the real rs's. I kind of understand that. Got my eye on a b8 rs5 in the new year though 😁
@@pauljames3514 Even now I enjoy taking the car out for a blast. It still turns heads and indeed it sounds fantastic. Every journey is an adventure in that car lol. Your very lucky having one from new. I think the prices on them will start to rise in the next couple of years.
Steve and it's only done 18k miles absolutely mint saloon black. Garaged with dehumidifier. My baby😀 it's like driving a new car every time. Even though low mileage it is driven like it's supposed too. We are spoilt in Wales by lack of speed cameras and open traffic free roads. If you ever have the chance get to the Brecon beacons and black mountains you'll think your in driving heaven👍👍
Which of the two cars in your opinion handles better in terms of both:
a) Subjective feeel (e.g. Balance, agility, predictability)
b) Ability (i.e. amount of speed they can carry through a corner)
Would you say they are on a fairly similar level in those regards, or is one clearly a step above the other?
I would assume the B7 would be the better because it's more mechanical and Torsten based, but then the RS3 is 10 years newer and probably la bit lighter.
I have both cars on my shortlist for my next weekend car and curious!
What did you think to Calvin’s impression of the rs3?
Cool cars
What do you do for a living bro?mad cars
Hope you’re going to do a driving comparison with your OPF RS3 to the pre OPF @trhamza ?
I’ve filmed a comparison between a pre-facelift RS3 to my facelift. That’s a much more noticeable change, mine is mostly just volume when compared to a pre OPF
TR Hamza ah will try view that video. I have an OPF RS3, heard they were less raw than the pre OPF 17/18 models but maybe just down to noise? The CarWow comparison was interesting especially looking at the rolling road results with the OPF car having a bit more mid rand grunt! All RS3’s are epic anyway 😉
Do a review on a b5 rs4 and see if it’s as good
rear end of RS3 is awesome.
0:42 where did u get that coolant cap in black? Is from the R8??
You had more fun in the Rs4 that gets my vote
Awesome cars😎👌🏻
There must be an issue with the B7? tons of black smoke coming from it?
No issues just decatted and tuned 👍🏼
TR Hamza oh I see, fair enough 👍🏻
Review a Alfa romao Quadrofolio!!!!
I still prefer my rs4 :) Music to my ears with miltek exhaust!
Agree with you! Nothing like the RS-4 B7 ,,,,,,, by far!!!!!!!!!!
Private plate coming for the RS3?
4:30 the car even comes with a 20 deck of B&H
Pls do more vw content
Love the RS4s absolute weapon still think its better looking than rs3
Both cars are amazing! Biggest mistake getting rid of my B7 RS4. That RS3 does sound pretty good though, it’s a bit ‘throatier’ than stock sports exhaust! Anyone have an idea its exhaust?
Jesus Christ what a car that RS4 is
Door handles are all about the weight saving 😂👍
Is mag ride something you would say is essential when picking an S3/RS3? (Hatch & Saloon)
No, find mag ride too fidgety in dynamic mode
How about the RS4 Avant vs the new RS4 Avant?
mmmm RS4 b7, There's jsut something just so good about it ;)
It seems that this car is for sale in gumtree - 22k. Came across it after this vdieo out of curiosity.
Rs4 sounds like a nascar 😬👍
I have owned 2 RS4’s before taking delivery of my RS3 and to simply put it. The RS3 now has everything the RS4 lacked.
It has a V8 then....
Michael Hirst that 4.2 extremely unreliable. The new 5cylc is unbelievable. And up too 600whp on stock internals.
@@assjuiice which V8 you talking about definitely not the BNS V8 in the RS4.... Let me guess your going to say timing chain issues... Same motor as first generation R8 except the R8 is a dry sump & the RS4-B7 is a wet sump
Michael Hirst we only got 07-08 in Canada so that’s the only model we had and they were the worst ones. 18 was the first year of RS3 for us as well and I’m enjoying it 👍🏼
@@assjuiice worst ones for what exactly as that motor is rated as one of Audi's best power plants & I'm talking about the stamped BNS 4.2 V8... & fit an APR TVS1740 supercharger & you got 635-721hp, 670-849 lbs of torque on that stock V8 motor & plenty of turbo fitted video's on TH-cam making more power than that so again what exactly are the issues your talking about as only carbon build up is really listed for this powerplant? Vehicle has other issues(eg. Driveshafts, DRC suspension) but not motor wise...