2012 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP) has 230 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 102 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche 911 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Porsche | Subaru |
Model | 911 | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4491 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1295 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2451 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |