2001 Audi A6 vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Sentra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Audi A6. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 164 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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 Audi A6 (310 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
