2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Outback would be higher. Both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2007 Subaru Outback are equipped with a 2,457 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (228 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Outback. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Outback weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Outback. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Outback.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Outback |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |