1998 Audi A6 Avant vs. 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2
To start off, both 1998 Audi A6 Avant and 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,225 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1998 Audi A6 Avant. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 should accelerate faster than 1998 Audi A6 Avant.
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, 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6 Avant. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6 Avant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 Avant | 1998 Audi A6 Avant 2.2 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | A6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
