2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,170 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 499 kg more than 2005 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 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A8 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Audi Subaru
Model A8 Legacy
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4170 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 330 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 197 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 11.2 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 64 L


 

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