2006 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Porsche 911 and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
