1995 Audi S6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Audi S6 would be higher. At 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Audi S6 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Audi S6 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Audi S6 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Audi S6 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S6 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
