2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 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 (230 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. (177 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Audi | Mitsubishi |
| Model | A6 | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
