2005 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Crown. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Crown | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Toyota | Subaru |
| Model | Crown | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
