2007 Lexus GX vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2007 Lexus GX 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 4,670 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus GX weights approximately 272 kg more than 2007 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 Lexus GX (439 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lexus GX | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Lexus | Subaru |
Model | GX | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4670 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 439 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1905 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 60 L |