1993 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 911. (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 145 kg more than 1993 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza 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, 2011 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 911. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 911 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 64 L |
