2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 675 kg more than 2007 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |
