1997 Audi A6 vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Audi A6 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Audi A6. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Audi A6 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord.
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 Audi A6 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Audi A6 | 1998 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
