2006 Acura RL vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Acura RL. (290 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Acura RL | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Acura | Audi |
Model | RL | A6 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 80 L |