2008 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Legacy would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 65 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy. 2008 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche Boxter has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
Make | Subaru | Porsche |
Model | Legacy | Boxter |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1979 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1282 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2475 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |