1996 Audi A4 vs. 1996 Rover 600
To start off, both 1996 Audi A4 and 1996 Rover 600 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,850 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A4 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Rover 600. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A4 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Rover 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1996 Audi A4 (173 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A4 | 1996 Rover 600 | |
Make | Audi | Rover |
Model | A4 | 600 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1850 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |