2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Opel Vectra. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra. 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 Audi A6 (420 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Vectra. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Audi | Opel |
| Model | A6 | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
