RS2 vs RS4

[Chris_N]

I'm actively looking for an RS2, however on Sunday I happened to be passing West London Audi and spotted a Y-Plate RS4 parked on their forecourt. Brilliant black with black/silver leather interior. I had to stop and have a look. Conclusion? It was lovely. If it drives half as good as it looks (and I'm sure it does) then must be a top car.

Ever since I keep thinking about the RS4 and trying to work out if I can stretch to one instead of an RS2. Consequently my RS2 hunt has become a bit half-hearted.

Question is, how does an RS4 at ~£35k (and on the steep part of the depreciation curve) compare with an RS2 at ~£15k (and largely done its depreciating)?

Is the extra money worth it, or will the RS2 give me what I'm looking for, for less than half the money?

I should point out I haven't driven either yet. I'm a bit busy at the mo so want to come up with a shortlist and only drive cars I'm seriously considering.

Chris