2011 Subaru Forester vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Peugeot 605. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Peugeot 605 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 605. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 129 kg more than 1998 Peugeot 605. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Peugeot 605. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 605. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Subaru Forester | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | Subaru | Peugeot |
| Model | Forester | 605 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4559 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1699 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2616 mm | 2810 mm |
