2001 Audi A6 vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Audi A6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Audi A6 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Audi A6 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A6 | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A6 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2320 mm |
