2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (560 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Porsche 911 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Porsche Subaru
Model 911 Legacy
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 415 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 2700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 560 Nm 225 Nm
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.4 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1481 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.8 L/100km 9.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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