1994 Audi A6 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 18 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Audi A6. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1198 kg more than 1994 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Audi A6. (265 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A6 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2459 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
