2003 Dodge Intrepid 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 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,228 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Intrepid (225 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 46 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. 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 Dodge Intrepid. 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, 2003 Dodge Intrepid (306 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Intrepid | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Intrepid | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3228 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2616 mm |
