2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Audi RS6 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (315 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi RS6 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 Audi RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Audi | Porsche |
| Model | RS6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
