2002 Honda Saber vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Saber. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Saber would be higher. At 2,649 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Saber is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Honda Saber. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Saber. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Saber weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Saber. 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 (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Saber. (240 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Saber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Saber | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Saber | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2649 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
