2009 Acura MDX vs. 1996 Audi S6
To start off, 2009 Acura MDX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,171 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Acura MDX weights approximately 24 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura MDX | 1996 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Acura | Audi |
| Model | MDX | S6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3663 cc | 4171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
