2009 Nissan 350Z vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan 350Z. 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 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan 350Z | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | 350Z | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1340 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
