2008 Audi A6 vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2008 Audi A6 and 2008 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc, 2008 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (231 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
Because 2008 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Sentra. 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 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1999 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
