1996 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |