2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 187 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, 2001 Saab 05-Sep (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2001 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Audi | Saab |
| Model | A6 | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
