1994 Audi A6 vs. 2005 BMW 530
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (286 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Audi A6.
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, 1994 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2005 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
