2007 Audi A6 vs. 1981 Buick Estate
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 340 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 1981 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | Estate |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3128 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
