2007 Subaru Legacy vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (245 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Subaru | Porsche |
Model | Legacy | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 245 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 7.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4846 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1939 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1705 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2896 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |