1994 Honda Today vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 811 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Honda Today. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Today | Forester |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1461 kg |
