2013 Nissan ALTIMA vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2013 Nissan ALTIMA and 2013 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | ALTIMA | Forester |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4864 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1829 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
