2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 996 weights approximately 30 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.
Because 2001 Porsche 996 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, 2001 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | A6 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
