2007 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RDX | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | RDX | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |