2000 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2000 Hyundai Sonata 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 126 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Sonata. (132 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Hyundai Sonata | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Hyundai | Subaru |
Model | Sonata | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |