2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2002 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 335 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | Trans Am | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
