2002 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2002 Porsche Carrera GT and 2002 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Outback weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Outback 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, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback. 2002 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Carrera GT | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 604 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
