1996 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 1996 Audi A6 and 1996 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Because 1996 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
