2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Forester and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 596 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 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 434 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2066 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 87 L |