2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2012 GMC Canyon is newer by 7 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Canyon (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Canyon weights approximately 330 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, 2012 GMC Canyon (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 GMC Canyon | |
Make | Subaru | GMC |
Model | Forester | Canyon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |