1994 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 625 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Legacy | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1418 mm |
