2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Altima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Audi A6 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
