2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 211 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Holden Commodore. 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, 2000 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Commodore | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
