2004 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
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 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2000 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Audi | Alfa Romeo |
Model | A6 | 146 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |