2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 223 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.
Because 2003 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 BMW 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Subaru Forester | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Subaru | BMW |
Model | Forester | 630 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |