2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Audi S5
To start off, 2011 Audi S5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S5 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2007 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 S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Audi S5 | |
| Make | Subaru | Audi |
| Model | Legacy | S5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 354 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4625 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
