2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Audi R8
To start off, 2011 Audi R8 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi R8 weights approximately 145 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.
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, 2011 Audi R8 (430 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Audi R8 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Legacy | R8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1252 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
