2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Audi A6
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 84 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2004 Acura TL (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | TL | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
