2005 Nissan X-Trail vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 361 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 X-Trail (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan X-Trail | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | X-Trail | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1399 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |