1972 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Civic 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 (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1972 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 872 kg more than 1972 Honda Civic. 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 1972 Honda Civic. 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 (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1169 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 79 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2616 mm |