2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 47 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Forester | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Subaru | Aston Martin |
| Model | Forester | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 24.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
