2005 Nissan Maxima vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Maxima 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 129 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 Nissan Maxima. 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 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Maxima | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Maxima | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
