2009 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Outback. (206 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Outback weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Outback. (282 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche 911 | 2000 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | 911 | Outback |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 282 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1320 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 64 L |
