2008 Subaru Outback vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Outback and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback. (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Outback weights approximately 20 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 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Subaru Outback | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Subaru | Porsche |
Model | Outback | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |