2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Porsche Cayman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Porsche Cayman would be higher. At 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Porsche Cayman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayman | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 2500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
