1996 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 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 LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
