1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 McLaren F1 GTR

To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 McLaren F1 GTR were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 McLaren F1 GTR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR (627 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 436 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 McLaren F1 GTR should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR.

Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 McLaren F1 GTR. 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 McLaren F1 GTR (715 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 McLaren F1 GTR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Audi A6 1996 McLaren F1 GTR
Make Audi McLaren
Model A6 F1 GTR
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2771 cc 6061 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 191 HP 627 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7400 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 715 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 1120 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2720 mm


 

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