1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A6 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
Model | A6 | Guara |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2391 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |