1992 Porsche 928 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Porsche 928. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 928 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 928 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5396 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 64 L |
