2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Acura | Subaru |
| Model | RDX | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
