2005 Kia Carens vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Kia Carens is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 36 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Carens | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |