Re: A6 Avant v Volvo

["Jeff LaBombard" <jll99@tiac.com>]

>As for A6 v V70 AWD,
>I prefer quattro to Volvo's system.  However, if inclement weather is
>what motivates you to AWD, I don't think you will notice a difference.


Agreed, both AWD systems work fine in the snow, etc, however are much
different.
Check out: http://www.eskimo.com/~eliot/awd.html
for a good explaination of awd systems

Volvo uses a viscous coupling (VC for short) and from memory 90% of the
torque is in the front until a slip
occurs and then transfers power.
Unlike the 25% to all wheels like quattro.

>As for performace, given the choice of US-spec A6's at this moment, the
>Volvo will blow it away (at least as far as power goes).


Agreed, unless you buy an used $$S6 avant.

Jeff
94 S4