1957 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1957 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | 40 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2842 mm |
