1998 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1998 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 1998 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2225 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
