2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Outback (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Outback weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Subaru Outback (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Forester | Outback |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
