1996 Audi A6 vs. 1969 Toyota Century

To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 189 kg more than 1996 Audi A6.

Because 1996 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 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, 1996 Audi A6 (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Century. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1996 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1996 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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