2001 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (252 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
