2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (176 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 206 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1399 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
