2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2003 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2000 Subaru Forester and 2003 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1 kg more than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 176 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2000 Subaru Forester | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Forester |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |