1994 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Audi A6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A6 (286 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 387 kg more than 1994 Audi A6.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A6. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A6. 2006 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1994 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1994 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
