2005 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2005 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Lacetti 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. 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 Daewoo Lacetti. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lacetti.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Daewoo Lacetti 2005 Subaru Forester
Make Daewoo Subaru
Model Lacetti Forester
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1398 cc 2457 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 163 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 225 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 77.9 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 73.4 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 175 km/hour 190 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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