2002 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2002 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 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, 2002 Audi A6 (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 1999 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Audi | Honda |
| Model | A6 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
