2001 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 369 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |