1987 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 388 kg more than 1987 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 911. (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 911. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1987 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1987 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Porsche 911 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3164 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
