2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 480 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chrysler 300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | 300 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1398 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 60 L |
