2010 Subaru Forester vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 423 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Subaru Forester | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |