2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 615 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Porsche Subaru
Model 911 Legacy
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 242 HP
Torque 371 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.8 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 285 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 64 L


 

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