2001 Honda Prelude 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 Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Prelude (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 768 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Prelude. 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 (225 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 2008 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Prelude | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Prelude | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 60 L |
