1988 Porsche 911 vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (246 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Baja. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Baja weights approximately 60 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 1988 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 911 | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Baja |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 246 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
