1997 Audi A6 vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1997 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1997 Audi A6. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Audi A6. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Audi A6 | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |