1996 Audi A6 vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1996 Audi A6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. 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 A6 (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A6 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
