2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Silverado | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6330 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 64 L |