1980 Audi Sport vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2003 Subaru Legacy is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2003 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 1980 Audi Sport has manual transmission. 1980 Audi Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Sport | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
