1984 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1984 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Legacy. (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Porsche 911 | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
