2003 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 581 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
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, 2011 Subaru Legacy (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Porsche Cayenne | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 70 L |
