2000 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Forester weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Honda NSX.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (246 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda NSX | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | NSX | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
