2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Nissan Primera

To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Nissan Primera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2005 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Nissan Primera (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A6 2005 Nissan Primera
Make Audi Nissan
Model A6 Primera
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 2184 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 311 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77.4 mm 94 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 224 km/hour 203 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.3 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1710 kg 1473 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L


 

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