2004 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,423 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.
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, 2006 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Equinox | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Equinox | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3423 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
