2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2000 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Subaru Impreza (295 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Subaru Impreza.
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, 2000 Subaru Impreza (353 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2000 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2000 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Subaru | Subaru |
Model | Forester | Impreza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 353 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |