2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Express and 2010 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 852 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2010 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2010 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Forester |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
