2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 5 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 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 530 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato. 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 2010 Fiat Ducato. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Subaru | Fiat |
| Model | Forester | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
