2000 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Previa weights approximately 13 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2005 Toyota Previa (221 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester. 2005 Toyota Previa has automatic transmission and 2000 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2000 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Previa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 221 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |