2005 Nissan Quest 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 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 407 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (304 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Quest | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
