2003 Daihatsu Move vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Move. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Move would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 570 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Move. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Move. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Move | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Move | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
