2004 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 607 is newer by 4 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 607 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Peugeot 607. 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, 2008 Peugeot 607 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
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2004 Subaru Forester | 2008 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Subaru | Peugeot |
Model | Forester | 607 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |