2002 Holden Cruze vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2002 Holden Cruze and 2002 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Forester (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Subaru Forester weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Cruze | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Holden | Subaru |
Model | Cruze | Forester |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2530 mm |