2007 Acura TL vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 150 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | TL | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |