1993 Porsche Boxster vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche Boxster would be higher. Both 1993 Porsche Boxster and 2013 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Legacy (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 211 kg more than 1993 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche Boxster. (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche Boxster | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Boxster | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1505 mm |
