2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
