1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1996 Audi A6 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
