2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 331 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Corvette | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |