2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 220 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Commodore. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |
