1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 190 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6. 1996 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A6 | SVX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |