2003 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2003 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi A6 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A6 | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Allion |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
