2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon weights approximately 131 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Crosswagon | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Subaru |
| Model | Crosswagon | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
