1988 Honda Integra vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Integra would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Honda Integra. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 530 kg more than 1988 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Honda Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Integra | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Integra | Forester |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2616 mm |
