2009 Audi A6 vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Audi A6 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Audi A6. (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 530 kg more than 2009 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A6. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A6. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2009 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2009 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A6 | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Audi | Land Rover |
| Model | A6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |
