1984 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (225 HP) has 124 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 580 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2009 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Honda Civic | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 225 HP |
Torque | 130 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 64 L |