2004 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 610 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (320 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2004 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2004 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 4060 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 140 L |
