1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 49 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
