2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Audi | Porsche |
Model | A6 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 371 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |