2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Panoz AIV were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Panoz AIV. 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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Audi | Panoz |
| Model | A6 | AIV |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
