2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Subaru Forester and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 442 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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 Toyota Yaris. 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 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1028 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
