1997 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 16 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1997 Audi A6. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 50 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 1997 Audi A6 (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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1997 Audi A6 | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Audi | Subaru |
Model | A6 | Forester |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2615 mm |