2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Pontiac Piranha

To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Pontiac Piranha were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 278 kg more than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Audi A6 (400 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pontiac Piranha. (203 Nm). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pontiac Piranha.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A6 2000 Pontiac Piranha
Make Audi Pontiac
Model A6 Piranha
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 212 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 203 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1818 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4840 mm 4380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2670 mm


 

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