1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Audi A6
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Audi A6 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Audi A6 are equipped with a 1,781 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A3 (151 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A3 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Audi A3.
Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Audi A3 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
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1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Audi A6 | |
Make | Audi | Audi |
Model | A3 | A6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |