2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Forester and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 299 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (184 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Subaru | Toyota |
Model | Forester | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 171 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |