2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2008 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2008 Subaru Forester and 2008 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 543 kg more than 2008 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota MR2. 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota MR2.
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2008 Subaru Forester | 2008 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | MR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |