2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (128 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 982 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7.
Because 2004 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Caterham 7 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Audi | Caterham |
| Model | A6 | 7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
