2005 Mazda Demio vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Demio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda Demio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Demio. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Demio | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mazda | Subaru |
Model | Demio | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2616 mm |