1996 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |