2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (335 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Altima. (260 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A6 weights approximately 411 kg more than 2006 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Altima. (339 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | A6 | Altima |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1469 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |