2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara 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 84 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (221 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 370 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
Model | Guara | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2615 mm |