1995 Audi A6 vs. 1995 BMW M3
To start off, both 1995 Audi A6 and 1995 BMW M3 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi A6 (286 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi A6 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi A6 | 1995 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | A6 | M3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
