2009 Audi A6 vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Subaru SVX weights approximately 690 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, 2009 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | SVX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
