2001 Lotec Sirius 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 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1015 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 194 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotec Sirius. 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 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lotec | Subaru |
| Model | Sirius | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1674 mm |
