2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2008 Porsche 911 and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (405 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 148 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.

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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Porsche 911 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Porsche Subaru
Model 911 Forester
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3596 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 405 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 6800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 306 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3600 RPM
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.2 seconds 6 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1633 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 60 L


 

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