2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 5 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (441 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Forester | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1292 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
