2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (179 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 500 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 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
