1996 Audi S6 vs. 1996 BMW 740
To start off, both 1996 Audi S6 and 1996 BMW 740 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 740. 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, both vehicles can yield 420 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1996 Audi S6 | 1996 BMW 740 | |
Make | Audi | BMW |
Model | S6 | 740 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |