2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1180 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Express | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |
