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 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (148 HP @ 5700 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 Porsche 911 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Audi A6. 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 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A6.
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 | 1779 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
