1999 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 61 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Subaru Forester (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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1999 Subaru Forester | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Forester |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |