2005 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP) has 324 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 975 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Ram | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 494 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 691 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
