2009 Audi A6 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,129 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 1997 Honda Life | |
Make | Audi | Honda |
Model | A6 | Life |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3129 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 342 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |