2002 Audi RS6 vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
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, 2002 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi RS6 | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | RS6 | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
