1996 Audi A6 vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 445 kg more than 1996 Audi A6.
Because 2009 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando 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, 2009 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
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1996 Audi A6 | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Audi | SsangYong |
Model | A6 | Korando |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |