1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Renault Clio
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Renault Clio 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 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Renault Clio. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1996 Renault Clio. 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 (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Clio. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Renault Clio | |
Make | Audi | Renault |
Model | A6 | Clio |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 64.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |