1998 Honda Today vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 689 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 2005 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Today | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Today | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |