2004 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 2,737 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2004 Chrysler Voyager (367 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Voyager | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Voyager | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1943 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
