1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma

To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (115 HP @ 5190 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 Mitsubishi Carisma. 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 A6 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Carisma.

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