2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Equinox would be higher. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 143 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Equinox | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
