2010 Subaru Legacy vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2010 Subaru Legacy and 2012 Porsche Panamera are equipped with a 3,600 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Legacy | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4735 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1506 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
