1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2013 Audi A6
To start off, 2013 Audi A6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A6 (306 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1996 Honda Prelude. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A6 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A6 (441 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
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1996 Honda Prelude | 2013 Audi A6 | |
Make | Honda | Audi |
Model | Prelude | A6 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 441 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4925 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2086 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2912 mm |