2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. 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, both vehicles can yield 351 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
