2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 406. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Peugeot 406. 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 (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 406. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Audi | Peugeot |
| Model | A6 | 406 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
