2003 Holden Zafira 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 Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Holden Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Holden Zafira. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Zafira weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Holden Zafira (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Zafira | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Zafira | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
