2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 503 kg more than 2001 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | 300 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
