2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro vs. 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi

To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro and 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro 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, 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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