2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 356 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Audi A6 (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 2008 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A6 2008 Buick Park Avenue
Make Audi Buick
Model A6 Park Avenue
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 128 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3009 mm


 

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