2000 Audi A4 vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A4 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 71 kg more than 2000 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2000 Audi A4 (339 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.

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2000 Audi A4 2010 Subaru Legacy
Make Audi Subaru
Model A4 Legacy
Year Released 2000 2010
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 160 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front AWD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1415 kg 1486 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L