2006 Audi A6 vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Audi A6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Audi A6.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery 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 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A6 | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Rover |
| Model | A6 | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
