1996 Audi A6 vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 210 kg more than 1996 Audi A6.
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 (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A6 | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Audi | Toyota |
Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |