2005 Holden Astra vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Holden Astra 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Holden Astra. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Holden Astra. 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 Holden Astra. 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 (319 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Astra. (173 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Astra | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Holden | Subaru |
| Model | Astra | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
