1996 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi A6 (165 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 530 kg more 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A6 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2391 cc | 4162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 2025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
