2000 Skoda Superb vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2000 Skoda Superb 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Skoda Superb is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Skoda Superb (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Superb should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 36 kg more than 2000 Skoda Superb.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Skoda Superb. 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 Skoda Superb (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 2000 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2000 Skoda Superb has manual transmission. 2000 Skoda Superb will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Skoda Superb | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Skoda | Subaru |
| Model | Superb | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
