2005 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tracker would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tracker.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tracker | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Tracker | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
