1998 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (200 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Range Rover.
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, 2002 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6. (271 Nm). This means 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2002 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 2002 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2771 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
