2001 Honda City vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 534 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City. 2010 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda City has manual transmission. 2001 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | City | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1474 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2616 mm |