2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Audi A6.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Audi A6 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
Make | Audi | GMC |
Model | A6 | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |