2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 8 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Quest (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 573 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.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Nissan Quest. 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Subaru | Nissan |
| Model | Forester | Quest |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
