2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (311 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 79 kg more than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (361 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 Boxter | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Forester | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 5.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1281 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2475 mm |
