1996 Audi S6 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 16 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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1996 Audi S6. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi S6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 480 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.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2012 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | S6 | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1939 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2896 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
