2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Terrano 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 2,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 431 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Terrano (328 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Terrano | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
