1996 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 10 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 583 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S6 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 102 L |
