1996 Audi S6 vs. 1996 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 1996 Audi S6 and 1996 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1996 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1996 Proton Perdana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Proton Perdana. 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, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Proton Perdana. 1996 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 1996 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 1996 Proton Perdana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Audi S6 | 1996 Proton Perdana | |
Make | Audi | Proton |
Model | S6 | Perdana |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4171 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |