2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Hyundai Terracan

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (222 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Terracan. 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, 2005 Hyundai Terracan (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Hyundai Terracan
Make Audi Hyundai
Model A6 Terracan
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2976 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 222 HP 144 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 75 L


 

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