2006 Audi S6 vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2006 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S6 (420 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Solara. (162 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Solara.
Because 2006 Audi S6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. 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 S6 (732 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Solara. 2006 Audi S6 has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi S6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S6 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S6 | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
