2011 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (312 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Camaro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2011 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
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2011 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Camaro | Forester |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4836 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |