1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (125 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia. 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 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Octavia. (169 Nm @ 3530 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Audi | Skoda |
| Model | A6 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3530 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
