2001 Porsche GT2 vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Porsche GT2 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Porsche GT2. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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 GT2 (621 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche GT2 | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | GT2 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 456 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
