2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 268 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. 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 2012 Honda Fit. 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Subaru | Honda |
| Model | Forester | Fit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
