2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 10 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. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1087 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Subaru Forester | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 381 HP |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 2599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3099 mm |
