1997 Audi A6 vs. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue
To start off, both 1997 Audi A6 and 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1997 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A6 | 1997 Oldsmobile Intrigue | |
| Make | Audi | Oldsmobile |
| Model | A6 | Intrigue |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
