1992 Oldsmobile Achieva vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S6 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 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, 2011 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Audi |
| Model | Achieva | S6 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2847 mm |
