1994 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 58 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (198 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Accord | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Accord | Forester |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
