1996 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A6 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
