1996 Rover 600 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Rover 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Rover 600 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Rover 600. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 201 kg more than 1996 Rover 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Rover 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Rover 600. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Rover 600 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 600 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
