2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
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, 2005 Audi A6 (370 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A6 | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
