1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Proton 400
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Proton 400 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1996 Proton 400. 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 Proton 400. 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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Proton 400 | |
Make | Audi | Proton |
Model | A6 | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |