2004 Buick Century vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick Century | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Buick | Audi |
Model | Century | A6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |