2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 960 kg more than 2001 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 GMC Sierra (516 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Sierra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 516 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2345 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2530 mm |
