2004 Holden Frontera vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Frontera | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Holden | Subaru |
Model | Frontera | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 319 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |