2005 Nissan Titan vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 738 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.
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 Titan (514 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Titan | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Titan | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5556 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2208 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |
