1989 Porsche 911 vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1995 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.

Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Subaru Legacy.

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