2000 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2000 BMW 325 and 2000 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 BMW 325. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 325 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | BMW | Subaru |
Model | 325 | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |