2005 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler Voyager 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler Voyager (150 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 294 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 Voyager. 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 Voyager (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler Voyager | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chrysler | Subaru |
| Model | Voyager | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
