2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 246 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 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Forester | 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
| Model | Forester | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
