2005 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,134 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (322 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 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 A8 (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A8 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4134 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
