2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 570 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Sprinter | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
