2008 Porsche Cayenne vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (405 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 833 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Porsche Cayenne (678 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche Cayenne | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Cayenne | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
