1976 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Estate | A6 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2842 mm |