2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 and 2005 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja. 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, 2005 Audi A6 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja. 2005 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Baja has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Baja will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A6 | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
