2002 Vauxhall Monaro vs. 2011 Audi A6
To start off, 2011 Audi A6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (383 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A6. 2011 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Vauxhall Monaro | 2011 Audi A6 | |
Make | Vauxhall | Audi |
Model | Monaro | A6 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 383 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |