2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Forester and 2005 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 456 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Yaris. 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 (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (91 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
