2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2000 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Subaru Legacy (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A6 2000 Subaru Legacy
Make Audi Subaru
Model A6 Legacy
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 123 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 168 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1445 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2640 mm


 

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