2010 Audi Q7 vs. 2001 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi Q7 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Audi A6 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Audi Q7. (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi Q7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi Q7 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 Audi A6.
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 Q7 (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Audi Q7 | 2001 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q7 | A6 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5088 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1737 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3002 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
