2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP) has 130 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1254 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Silverado (488 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Silverado | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |