2012 Opel Insignia vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2012 Opel Insignia and 2012 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Opel Insignia. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Insignia.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Opel Insignia. 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, 2012 Opel Insignia (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester. 2012 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Insignia has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Insignia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Opel Insignia | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Opel | Subaru |
Model | Insignia | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1956 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1856 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1498 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2737 mm | 2616 mm |