2004 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 226 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
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2004 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Corolla | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |