2003 BMW X Activity vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2003 BMW X Activity is newer by 2 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 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X Activity is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X Activity (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X Activity should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X Activity weights approximately 260 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.
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, 2003 BMW X Activity (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X Activity will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X Activity | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X Activity | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
