2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Forester and 2007 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayenne (248 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 690 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Cayenne. 2007 Porsche Cayenne has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Porsche Cayenne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Forester | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 100 L |
