2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (319 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy. 2000 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |