2001 Acura TL vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura TL (226 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Acura TL.
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, 2007 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura TL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura TL | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
