2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
