2005 Audi RS6 vs. 2011 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2011 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi RS6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi RS6 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi RS6 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 54 kg more than 2005 Audi RS6.
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 RS6 (560 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Tribeca. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Tribeca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi RS6 | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | RS6 | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 64 L |
