2004 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 637 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Quantum. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (260 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Quantum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Forester | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
