1996 Audi S6 vs. 2011 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2011 Nissan Patrol is newer by 15 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1996 Audi S6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2011 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S6 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 98 L |
