1996 Audi S6 vs. 2010 Audi Q7
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 14 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2010 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S6 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |
