1996 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 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 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1996 Audi A6. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 989 kg more than 1996 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A6. (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A6.
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1996 Audi A6 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2158 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1784 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2745 mm |