1999 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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, 1999 Isuzu VehiCross (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Isuzu VehiCross | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Isuzu | Subaru |
| Model | VehiCross | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 64 L |
