2011 Nissan Titan vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Titan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Titan | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Titan | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4060 mm | 2530 mm |
