2009 Nissan GT-R vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 169 kg more than 2004 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan GT-R | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | GT-R | Forester |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3799 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |
