1996 Audi S6 vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (236 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 685 kg more than 1996 Audi S6.
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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi S6. (420 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | S6 | Land Cruiser |
| 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 | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 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 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 96 L |
