2004 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 268 kg more than 2004 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Audi A6 (430 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. (395 Nm). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2033 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
