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


 

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