2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1190 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 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2010 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Subaru | Land Rover |
| Model | Forester | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 86 L |
