2005 Porsche Cayenne vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 700 kg more than 1999 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Porsche Cayenne (311 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche Cayenne | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2160 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
