1996 Audi S6 vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 230 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | S6 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |
