1995 Honda Prelude vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 1999 Subaru Forester is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 149 kg more than 1995 Honda Prelude.
Because 1999 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1995 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda Prelude | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Prelude | Forester |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |