1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 936 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Subaru |
| Model | 500 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5401 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 60 L |
