2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,177 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Forester (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 413 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester. 2001 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Ulysse | Forester |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2177 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |