2004 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2004 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2004 Porsche Carrera GT and 2004 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Porsche Carrera GT | 2004 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | Carrera GT | Legacy |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 604 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |