2001 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora

To start off, both 2001 Audi A6 and 2001 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (174 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (168 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora 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 (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Bora. (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Bora.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A6 2001 Volkswagen Bora
Make Audi Volkswagen
Model A6 Bora
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2698 cc 2324 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 174 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 3300 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 81.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83.1 mm 90.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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