2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 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. Both 2005 Porsche 911 and 2011 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy. 2011 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. 2011 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 445 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4735 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1506 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |