2005 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 609 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
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2005 Toyota Yaris | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Toyota | Subaru |
Model | Yaris | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |