2003 Isuzu Wizard 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 Isuzu Wizard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Isuzu Wizard would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Isuzu Wizard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2003 Isuzu Wizard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Wizard weights approximately 255 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Isuzu Wizard. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Isuzu Wizard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Isuzu Wizard | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Isuzu | Subaru |
| Model | Wizard | Forester |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
