1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. 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 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Audi | Ferrari |
| Model | A6 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
