2004 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
