2001 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Citroen C6
To start off, 2007 Citroen C6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A8 would be higher. At 2,770 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C6 (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C6 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2001 Audi A8. 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, 2007 Citroen C6 (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2007 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Audi | Citroen |
| Model | A8 | C6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2910 mm |
