2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2010 Infiniti EX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti EX weights approximately 321 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, 2010 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2010 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Subaru | Infiniti |
| Model | Forester | EX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1719 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 82 L |
