1996 Audi S6 vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Audi S6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 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, 1978 Porsche 911 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | S6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
