2009 Audi TT vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
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 TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1996 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | TT | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
