1997 Acura Integra vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 174 kg more than 1997 Acura Integra.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Acura Integra. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Acura Integra. (176 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Acura Integra. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1997 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 1997 Acura Integra 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.
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1997 Acura Integra | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Acura | Subaru |
Model | Integra | Forester |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |