2009 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (306 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 691 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2001 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2001 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Land Rover | Subaru |
Model | Range Rover | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |