2009 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Subaru Forester | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
Make | Subaru | Nissan |
Model | Forester | GT-R |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 538 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 628 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1372 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |