2002 Audi S4 vs. 2002 Audi A6
To start off, both 2002 Audi S4 and 2002 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2002 Audi S4 and 2002 Audi A6 are equipped with a 4,163 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Audi A6. (296 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A6 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2002 Audi S4.
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 S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi A6. (381 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi A6. 2002 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi S4 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi S4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S4 | 2002 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | S4 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 82 L |
