2005 Acura TL vs. 2005 Audi A6
To start off, both 2005 Acura TL and 2005 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (187 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Acura TL (323 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm). This means 2005 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6. 2005 Acura TL has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Acura TL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Acura TL | 2005 Audi A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | TL | A6 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 230 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |