1974 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 366 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |
