2005 Subaru Impreza vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2005 Subaru Impreza and 2005 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Subaru Impreza and 2005 Subaru Forester are equipped with a 2,456 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza. 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Subaru Impreza | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1389 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
