2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Impreza | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
