2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.

Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Subaru Forester 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Subaru Toyota
Model Forester Condor
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 2437 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 320 Nm 192 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.4:1 8.8:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1505 kg
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 70 L


 

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