2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP) has 121 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (210 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy. 1996 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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