1996 Audi A6 vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (191 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 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, 1996 Audi A6 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 1996 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Audi A6 | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | A 109 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 280 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |