2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2009 Porsche 911 and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (163 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.

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, 2009 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Porsche 911 2009 Subaru Legacy
Make Porsche Subaru
Model 911 Legacy
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3824 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 288 km/hour 201 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.9 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Width 1310 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12 L/100km 10.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 64 L


 

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