2001 BMW M vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 175 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 BMW M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | M | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
