1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2001 Audi A6
To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 2001 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Wildcat | A6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
