1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic

To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Toyota Picnic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Toyota Picnic. 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 Toyota Picnic. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Audi A6 1996 Toyota Picnic
Make Audi Toyota
Model A6 Picnic
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 149 HP 126 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 178 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Top Speed 216 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2740 mm


 

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