1986 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1986 Honda Accord. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 495 kg more than 1986 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Accord. (156 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Accord | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Forester |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1954 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2615 mm |
