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 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6300 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 325 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A6. (320 Nm). 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 | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |