2009 Audi A6 vs. 2003 Honda Life

To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 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 (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life. 2003 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Audi A6 2003 Honda Life
Make Audi Honda
Model A6 Life
Year Released 2009 2003
Body Type Station Wagon Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2671 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1720 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3410 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2370 mm


 

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