2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Buick Regal
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Buick Regal were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2004 Buick Regal.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Regal. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Regal. 2004 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Buick Regal | |
Make | Audi | Buick |
Model | A6 | Regal |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 66 L |