2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 and 2007 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A6. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A6. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A6 2007 Porsche 911
Make Audi Porsche
Model A6 911
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3199 cc 3822 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.6 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.7 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 13.0:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 209 km/hour 288 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.1 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1740 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km


 

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