2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Forester weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester. 2001 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2003 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2003 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
Model | Guara | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |