2004 Audi RS6 vs. 2004 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2004 Audi RS6 and 2004 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2004 Opel Astra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi RS6 weights approximately 585 kg more than 2004 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Audi RS6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Audi RS6 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, 2004 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Astra. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi RS6 | 2004 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | RS6 | Astra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
