2007 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 2 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 726 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (391 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | Pathfinder | Forester |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1449 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
