2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (179 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A6 | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.6 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |