2005 Porsche 996 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2005 Porsche 996 and 2005 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 996. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (386 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (226 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 996 | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 996 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 64 L |
