2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 171 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Legacy | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1481 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2475 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
