2005 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi S4 (410 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm). This means 2005 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | S4 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
