2001 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
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2001 Subaru Forester | 2010 BMW 550 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Forester | 550 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3066 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |