2005 Rover 45 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 45 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Rover 45. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rover 45. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Rover | Subaru |
| Model | 45 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
