2009 Audi A6 vs. 1990 Audi V8
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Audi V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Audi V8 would be higher. At 3,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1990 Audi V8. (247 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Audi V8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Audi V8 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2009 Audi A6.
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, 1990 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 1990 Audi V8 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A6 | V8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3129 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
