1996 Audi S6 vs. 2004 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota 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 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi S6 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. 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 (420 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2004 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S6 | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 76 L |
