2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser 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 2,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser (200 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser weights approximately 178 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 Chrysler Panel Cruiser. 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 Chrysler Panel Cruiser (271 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm). This means 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Panel Cruiser | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Panel Cruiser | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
