2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 228 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |