2000 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 397 kg more than 2000 Audi A6.
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, 2000 Audi A6 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi A6 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Audi | Land Rover |
Model | A6 | Defender |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2671 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |