2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Express and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (324 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 131 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
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2008 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Express | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 324 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 506 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |