2007 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. Both 2007 BMW 318 and 2000 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 194 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2007 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 318 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |
