2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 607 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 607. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2003 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2003 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Subaru | Peugeot |
Model | Forester | 607 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 66 L |