2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
