2007 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2007 Lancia Ypsilon 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 455 kg more than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (129 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Lancia Ypsilon 2007 Subaru Forester
Make Lancia Subaru
Model Ypsilon Forester
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 129 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1055 kg 1510 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 60 L


 

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