2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
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2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Silverado | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |