2003 Audi RS6 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2003 Audi RS6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Audi RS6 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996. 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 RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi RS6 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | RS6 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
