2011 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP) has 323 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester. 2011 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Forester | 911 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
