2003 Fiat Doblo vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Doblo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Doblo. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Doblo | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Doblo | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2616 mm |