2001 Acura RL vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2001 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura RL weights approximately 115 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura RL | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RL | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |