2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Audi Q7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi Q7 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi Q7 weights approximately 704 kg more than 2001 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, 2006 Audi Q7 (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Legacy. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | Q7 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2244 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
