2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 48 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy. 2012 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Porsche 911 | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |