2004 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2000 Audi A6
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (194 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2000 Audi A6 (330 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Tacoma. (280 Nm). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Tacoma | 2000 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Tacoma | A6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
