2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2004 Subaru Impreza

To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Impreza (316 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 70 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, 2004 Subaru Impreza (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 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 2004 Subaru Impreza
Make Subaru Subaru
Model Forester Impreza
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2457 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 163 HP 316 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 420 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.0:1
Top Speed 190 km/hour 250 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 60 L


 

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