2010 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Acura TL
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (265 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 172 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Audi A6 (329 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi A6 | 2004 Acura TL | |
| Make | Audi | Acura |
| Model | A6 | TL |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4915 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1461 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
