2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 262 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Doblo. 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Fiat Doblo 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Doblo Forester
Year Released 2002 2010
Body Type Panel Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1596 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 101 HP 145 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1278 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1781 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1674 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 64 L


 

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