2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1047 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
