2003 GMC Sierra vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2003 GMC Sierra and 2003 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 885 kg more than 2003 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GMC Sierra | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Sierra | Forester |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2270 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |