1998 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Audi A6 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Audi A6 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |
