2005 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Honda Jazz 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 387 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz. 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 (184 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Jazz | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
