2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2009 Volvo C70

To start off, both 2009 Subaru Forester and 2009 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70. 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 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Volvo C70 has manual transmission. 2009 Volvo C70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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