2002 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi A6 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 30 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 324 kg more than 2002 Audi A6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A6 | 2008 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
