2008 Subaru Outback Sport vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Outback Sport is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Outback Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (208 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.
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, 2007 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Outback Sport | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Outback Sport | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
