2002 Audi A8 vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2002 Audi A8 and 2002 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,936 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi A8 (271 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi A8 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Audi A8 (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi A8 | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A8 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3936 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
