1998 Audi A6 vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 8 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover LR3.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2225 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |
