2001 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Peugeot Touareg

To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (174 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot Touareg 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, 2001 Audi A6 (370 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (264 Nm). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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