2007 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Buick Riviera
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Riviera weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. 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, 2000 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2000 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Audi | Buick |
| Model | A6 | Riviera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
