1998 Audi A6 vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1998 Audi A6 and 1998 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,225 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota RAV4. (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2225 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
