2006 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, both 2006 Audi A6 and 2006 Toyota Quantum were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (102 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Because 2006 Toyota Quantum 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 2006 Toyota Quantum. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
