2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 40 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Porsche 911 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |