1996 Audi S6 vs. 2009 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 13 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Audi S6 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
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, 1996 Audi S6 (420 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover LR3. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi S6 | 2009 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | S6 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
