2006 Audi Allroad vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Audi Allroad is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi Allroad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Allroad (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Allroad should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Audi Allroad.
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, 2006 Audi Allroad (380 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Allroad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. 2006 Audi Allroad has automatic transmission and 1996 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Audi Allroad will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Allroad | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | Allroad | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |
