2011 Porsche Boxster vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Porsche Boxster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Porsche Boxster | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Porsche | Subaru |
| Model | Boxster | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1232 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2416 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
