1996 Audi S6 vs. 2004 BMW 330
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (322 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Audi S6 (400 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 330. (300 Nm). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2004 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | S6 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
