2003 Holden Rodeo vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Rodeo would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Holden Rodeo. (145 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Rodeo.
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 Holden Rodeo (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Rodeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Rodeo | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Rodeo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2530 mm |
