2006 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,511 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Cayenne (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (250 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayenne.
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 Cayenne (420 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche Cayenne | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4511 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
