1996 Acura Integra vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2004 Subaru Forester is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Acura Integra.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Acura Integra. 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 (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura Integra.
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1996 Acura Integra | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | Integra | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |