2005 Honda Stream vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Stream would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Stream. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda Stream | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Stream | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |