2003 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Porsche 911 | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Top Speed | 290 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |