2008 Subaru Forester vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (187 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 345 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester. 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 Toyota Tundra (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Subaru Forester | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3270 mm |
