1996 Honda CRX vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 558 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Honda CRX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | CRX | Forester |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
