2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 734 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 2003 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daihatsu Naked | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
Model | Naked | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 64 L |