1996 Audi S6 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Audi S6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Audi S6 would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. (270 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 193 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S6 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4171 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |
