2008 Audi S6 vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Audi S6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 626 kg more than 2008 Audi S6.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi S6 (540 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2008 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S6 | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | S6 | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |
