2006 Audi RS4 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2006 Audi RS4 and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi RS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi RS4 (414 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi RS4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.

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, 2006 Audi RS4 (430 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi RS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi RS4 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Make Audi Toyota
Model RS4 Tacoma
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 2688 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 414 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 79 L


 

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