2007 BMW X3 vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 BMW X3 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | X3 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 60 L |
