2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 268 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
Model | Guara | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2616 mm |