2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro vs. 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic

To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro and 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic. (206 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro 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, 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6 2.8 FSi Multitronic.

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