2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 193 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
