2007 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 562 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Subaru Forester | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Forester | Navara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
