1998 Porsche 911 vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1998 Porsche 911 and 1998 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1998 Subaru Impreza.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (881 Nm) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 911 | 1998 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |
