2009 Audi RS6 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Audi RS6 and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,991 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi RS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi RS6 (572 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi RS6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2009 Audi RS6 (650 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi RS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Audi RS6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi RS6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi RS6 | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | RS6 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4991 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 572 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
