2001 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester is newer by 7 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), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Subaru Forester (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2008 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
