2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. Both 2007 Subaru Forester and 2003 Subaru Impreza are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 20 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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Subaru Forester | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |