RS vs A4
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RS vs A4
My friend has a 2002 Subaru Impreza RS, he says he could destroy me in a race. He only knows that I have the slowest model of the A4, but doesnt know more than that. It says hes got 165hp and mines 172hp. Both stock. I know the numbers are in my favor, but driving my brothers forester, it has alott better pickup than my audi does. Any ideas on what the outcome would be?
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My friend has a 2002 Subaru Impreza RS, he says he could destroy me in a race. He only knows that I have the slowest model of the A4, but doesnt know more than that. It says hes got 165hp and mines 172hp. Both stock. I know the numbers are in my favor, but driving my brothers forester, it has alott better pickup than my audi does. Any ideas on what the outcome would be?
Serioulsy, it all depends who is behind the wheel and who has the biggest set of ***** and willing to push it. its not always the mechanics of the machine but the nut behind the wheel. Audi's sit so low to the ground that you need to be real careful if it is a rally type race. If its a drag race then its all hp, weight and shifting. A Forester feels faster then your A4!? maybe a tune up and high octane fuel is required.
Last edited by SloRide; Jan 1, 2009 at 07:40 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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higher octane fuel will do nothing without a tune for it. if you have two identicle cars, then it comes down to whos a better driver, however these cars arent the same.
his car has a 2.5L engine with 165 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 166 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,406
yours is a 2.8L engine with 172 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 184 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,350
from a dig you will take him because you are 100 pounds lighter (surprisingly) and you have 20 more ft pounds of torque available 1000 RPMs sooner, and slightly higher HP. from a roll it would be a little closer. you didnt say if each car is a manual or automatic, which makes all the difference in the world in this situation.
his car has a 2.5L engine with 165 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 166 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,406
yours is a 2.8L engine with 172 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 184 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,350
from a dig you will take him because you are 100 pounds lighter (surprisingly) and you have 20 more ft pounds of torque available 1000 RPMs sooner, and slightly higher HP. from a roll it would be a little closer. you didnt say if each car is a manual or automatic, which makes all the difference in the world in this situation.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Warsaw, IN
higher octane fuel will do nothing without a tune for it. if you have two identicle cars, then it comes down to whos a better driver, however these cars arent the same.
his car has a 2.5L engine with 165 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 166 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,406
yours is a 2.8L engine with 172 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 184 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,350
from a dig you will take him because you are 100 pounds lighter (surprisingly) and you have 20 more ft pounds of torque available 1000 RPMs sooner, and slightly higher HP. from a roll it would be a little closer. you didnt say if each car is a manual or automatic, which makes all the difference in the world in this situation.
his car has a 2.5L engine with 165 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 166 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,406
yours is a 2.8L engine with 172 HP @ 5,500 rpm; 184 ft lb @ 3,000 rpm, curb weight (kg) 1,350
from a dig you will take him because you are 100 pounds lighter (surprisingly) and you have 20 more ft pounds of torque available 1000 RPMs sooner, and slightly higher HP. from a roll it would be a little closer. you didnt say if each car is a manual or automatic, which makes all the difference in the world in this situation.
Last edited by somebody5788; Jan 1, 2009 at 08:51 PM.
