2004 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 7 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
Because 2004 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ascari A10. 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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Audi | Ascari |
| Model | A6 | A10 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2636 mm |
